Popular Post Subtle Signs Posted February 12, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted February 12, 2017 (edited) Warning: this will be long and full of things only a true GNR-NERD would enjoy. Like many hardcore GNR fans I've always wanted to meet Axl Rose. When I saw my first GNR show in 92 I was too young to even think of such a thing. When I started going again in 2002/2006 I was traveling to other cities and wouldn't have known how to find him. Now you may ask yourself "Why is a picture with Axl so important to a grown man? " Well,GNR are my favorite band and I always wanted a chance to thank Axl in person for all that his music has done for me (I got the chance to do that in the chats almost 10 years ago) and to me,a photo would be a permanent memory of that moment. Fast forward to Las Vegas 2016. We (a bunch of Forum members and I )found GNR's hotel after the 2nd gig. We lined up along the side of the building a few hours after the show. There were hardcore fans and a lot of ebayers. Slash came and signed autographs and wouldn't take pics. I'm not big on autographs but I had my Vegas show stub signed . Nobody got out of line except our group after a driver told one of us that Axl switched hotels. We believed it and went there. When we came back an hour later,Axl had taken pictures and signed autographs for the entire line and we missed a golden opportunity. This takes us to Toronto 2016. A friend and I were waiting for Axl by the buses after the show. Around 4 am Axl came by driving a golf cart. My friend from Australia and I were the only two fans waiting. He said I'll shake your hand and thank you for coming to the show but I don't want to do any photos. He was apologetic about it and a GNR staff member offered to get us autographs. We didn't have anything to get signed so we just gave her our tickets and she returned them to us signed by Axl. That brings us to this year. The same friend who was with me in Toronto asked me to come visit in Australia. I found a great price on a ticket and off I went. I drove from Buffalo,NY to Toronto. I had a 16.5 hour flight to China where I had a 16 hour layover. I then had a 10.5 hour flight to Melbourne. We flew from Melbourne to Brisbane for the first show and it was great. Both Sydney gigs were awesome as well. After the show I was finally in the right place at the right time for my photo with Axl. The whole thing lasted just a few minutes as there were only about 8 fans. I feel as though we are all fans and it'd be great if everyone that wants to could meet him. I am no bigger of a fan than anyone else I'm just lucky to have seen so many great shows. Thanks for indulging me and my GNR-nerd stories. Edited February 12, 2017 by Subtle Signs 61 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibson87 Posted February 12, 2017 Share Posted February 12, 2017 (edited) Nice! How'd you manage to get to the tour buses? Wouldn't security be an issue? I'm not calling bullshit, btw. I'm just curious because I might try to get a pic and/or autograph in Minnesota/St. Louis this summer Edited February 12, 2017 by Gibson_Guy87 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dangelus Posted February 12, 2017 Share Posted February 12, 2017 Axl's Cher t-shirt is waaaaay more cringey than Duff's One Direction shirt... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wasted Posted February 12, 2017 Share Posted February 12, 2017 If I could turn back time, if I could find a way. Nice pic. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyles Posted February 12, 2017 Share Posted February 12, 2017 Wow how on earth did you find him, is that the hotel underground carpark? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tourettes2400 Posted February 12, 2017 Share Posted February 12, 2017 Pretty cool. Congrats, I am hoping one day I can meet Slash like this. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChristmasFnatic Posted February 12, 2017 Share Posted February 12, 2017 2 hours ago, Kyles said: Wow how on earth did you find him, is that the hotel underground carpark? This. Right place right time. I think the use of tracking devices and drones! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xBrownstonex Posted February 12, 2017 Share Posted February 12, 2017 Happy for you, bro. I'll never forget our two stalking days in Vegas. One of the funniest experiences ive had. Hope to see u soon 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackmore Posted February 12, 2017 Share Posted February 12, 2017 I wish Axl would get rid of these hats. Not any of these hats look good on him. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harlum Shake Posted February 12, 2017 Share Posted February 12, 2017 Mate, well done. I knew where they were staying but I would've been the idiot at the entrance instead of where you found him. Great pic, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToonGuns Posted February 12, 2017 Share Posted February 12, 2017 5 hours ago, Dangelus said: Axl's Cher t-shirt is waaaaay more cringey than Duff's One Direction shirt... is this a joke? Duff wore a one direction shirt?! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Darkenchantress Posted February 12, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted February 12, 2017 45 minutes ago, ToonGuns said: is this a joke? Duff wore a one direction shirt?! He's having an identity crisis, one day he wears 1D shirt, the next day he cosplays Izzy, who knows what the future holds? 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueJean Baby Posted February 12, 2017 Share Posted February 12, 2017 @Subtle Signs did you get to talk with him any? So happy for you. What I would give for the chance to meet him. Out of likes, but Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Original Posted February 12, 2017 Share Posted February 12, 2017 That's an awesome story. Congrats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZoSoRose Posted February 12, 2017 Share Posted February 12, 2017 Awesome man!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mendez Posted February 12, 2017 Share Posted February 12, 2017 Should've asked "Are you ever gonna release Atlas Shrugged with Brian May/Catcher in the Rye with Brian May/Catcher in the Rye with Robin Finck/Shackler's Revenge with Buckethead/The Sean Beaven mixes/anything ever" 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ubukitty Posted February 12, 2017 Share Posted February 12, 2017 11 hours ago, Subtle Signs said: Warning: this will be long and full of things only a true GNR-NERD would enjoy. Like many hardcore GNR fans I've always wanted to meet Axl Rose. When I saw my first GNR show in 92 I was too young to even think of such a thing. When I started going again in 2002/2006 I was traveling to other cities and wouldn't have known how to find him. Now you may ask yourself "Why is a picture with Axl so important to a grown man? " Well,GNR are my favorite band and I always wanted a chance to thank Axl in person for all that his music has done for me (I got the chance to do that in the chats almost 10 years ago) and to me,a photo would be a permanent memory of that moment. Fast forward to Las Vegas 2016. We (a bunch of Forum members and I )found GNR's hotel after the 2nd gig. We lined up along the side of the building a few hours after the show. There were hardcore fans and a lot of ebayers. Slash came and signed autographs and wouldn't take pics. I'm not big on autographs but I had my Vegas show stub signed . Nobody got out of line except our group after a driver told one of us that Axl switched hotels. We believed it and went there. When we came back an hour later,Axl had taken pictures and signed autographs for the entire line and we missed a golden opportunity. This takes us to Toronto 2016. A friend and I were waiting for Axl by the buses after the show. Around 4 am Axl came by driving a golf cart. My friend from Australia and I were the only two fans waiting. He said I'll shake your hand and thank you for coming to the show but I don't want to do any photos. He was apologetic about it and a GNR staff member offered to get us autographs. We didn't have anything to get signed so we just gave her our tickets and she returned them to us signed by Axl. That brings us to this year. The same friend who was with me in Toronto asked me to come visit in Australia. I found a great price on a ticket and off I went. I drove from Buffalo,NY to Toronto. I had a 16.5 hour flight to China where I had a 16 hour layover. I then had a 10.5 hour flight to Melbourne. We flew from Melbourne to Brisbane for the first show and it was great. Both Sydney gigs were awesome as well. After the show I was finally in the right place at the right time for my photo with Axl. The whole thing lasted just a few minutes as there were only about 8 fans. I feel as though we are all fans and it'd be great if everyone that wants to could meet him. I am no bigger of a fan than anyone else I'm just lucky to have seen so many great shows. Thanks for indulging me and my GNR-nerd stories. Damn, so lucky. I hope that day comes for me soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontdamnmeuyi2015 Posted February 12, 2017 Share Posted February 12, 2017 Dude you rock! I'm so damn jealous. That was way worth that 24 hour trip to see GNR. My one wish is that my brother meets Axl one day. He learned to play drums listening to GNR and Axl is his idol. Glad you had one of your wishes come true! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvanG Posted February 12, 2017 Share Posted February 12, 2017 Why is my post in this thread deleted? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AxlsFavoriteRose Posted February 13, 2017 Share Posted February 13, 2017 16 hours ago, Subtle Signs said: Warning: this will be long and full of things only a true GNR-NERD would enjoy. Like many hardcore GNR fans I've always wanted to meet Axl Rose. When I saw my first GNR show in 92 I was too young to even think of such a thing. When I started going again in 2002/2006 I was traveling to other cities and wouldn't have known how to find him. Now you may ask yourself "Why is a picture with Axl so important to a grown man? " Well,GNR are my favorite band and I always wanted a chance to thank Axl in person for all that his music has done for me (I got the chance to do that in the chats almost 10 years ago) and to me,a photo would be a permanent memory of that moment. Fast forward to Las Vegas 2016. We (a bunch of Forum members and I )found GNR's hotel after the 2nd gig. We lined up along the side of the building a few hours after the show. There were hardcore fans and a lot of ebayers. Slash came and signed autographs and wouldn't take pics. I'm not big on autographs but I had my Vegas show stub signed . Nobody got out of line except our group after a driver told one of us that Axl switched hotels. We believed it and went there. When we came back an hour later,Axl had taken pictures and signed autographs for the entire line and we missed a golden opportunity. This takes us to Toronto 2016. A friend and I were waiting for Axl by the buses after the show. Around 4 am Axl came by driving a golf cart. My friend from Australia and I were the only two fans waiting. He said I'll shake your hand and thank you for coming to the show but I don't want to do any photos. He was apologetic about it and a GNR staff member offered to get us autographs. We didn't have anything to get signed so we just gave her our tickets and she returned them to us signed by Axl. That brings us to this year. The same friend who was with me in Toronto asked me to come visit in Australia. I found a great price on a ticket and off I went. I drove from Buffalo,NY to Toronto. I had a 16.5 hour flight to China where I had a 16 hour layover. I then had a 10.5 hour flight to Melbourne. We flew from Melbourne to Brisbane for the first show and it was great. Both Sydney gigs were awesome as well. After the show I was finally in the right place at the right time for my photo with Axl. The whole thing lasted just a few minutes as there were only about 8 fans. I feel as though we are all fans and it'd be great if everyone that wants to could meet him. I am no bigger of a fan than anyone else I'm just lucky to have seen so many great shows. Thanks for indulging me and my GNR-nerd stories. that is so awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Sabbath Posted February 13, 2017 Share Posted February 13, 2017 3 hours ago, EvanG said: Why is my post in this thread deleted? Because it didn't contribute anything of worth to the thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueJean Baby Posted February 13, 2017 Share Posted February 13, 2017 @Subtle Signs do you have something to do with Alternative Nation? This morning your entire story from this post is on their website. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tsinindy Posted February 13, 2017 Share Posted February 13, 2017 54 minutes ago, BlueJean Baby said: @Subtle Signs do you have something to do with Alternative Nation? This morning your entire story from this post is on their website. No Bret just steals shit from this forum (and others) and then posts it on his page as "news". He's a hack. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueJean Baby Posted February 13, 2017 Share Posted February 13, 2017 Just now, tsinindy said: No Bret just steals shit from this forum (and others) and then posts it on his page as "news". He's a hack. That's sad...must not be smart enough to come up with real news. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvanG Posted February 13, 2017 Share Posted February 13, 2017 11 hours ago, Black Sabbath said: Because it didn't contribute anything of worth to the thread. I see... but posts about his Cher t-shirt, or One Direction, or his hat does contribute something of worth to the thread? Because those posts didn't get deleted and that's basically the same as my post, commenting on something from the picture, his appearance. So giving an opinion on his plastic surgery is not allowed, but criticizing his t-shirt and hat is fine? I don't want to get all technical, but I'm curious what the difference is so I won't be able to make this mistake again. It'll be good to know what the rules on this forum are. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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